According to Michael Porter, some people believe that today's youth, especially African American males, are lost; many of them can be found inside Behavior Disorder classes in America's public school system. This book examines how African American males end up in dead end BD classes, what happens to...

According to Michael Porter, some people believe that today's youth, especially African American males, are lost; many of them can be found inside Behavior Disorder classes in America's public school system. This book examines how African American males end up in dead end BD classes, what happens to them in these classes, and how people can help their community to get on a life enhancing path.

Examining how African American males end up in dead-end classes, this book explores what must be done to change this trend, asking such questions as * What happens to these boys in special education?and How can educators and communities reduce the number of African American boys receiving Ritalin and ultimately dropping out?*